I want to get an underboob tattoo before I get boobs. 36A now. How would getting boob job after tattoo affect it?

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I recently had abdominal surgery so I have a vertical abdominal scar from the bra line all the way to under my bellybutton. So I want an underboob tattoo to cover some of that up. How would the underboob tattoo look if I got it done before a boob job? Should I get it lower that expected to compensate for larger boobs later? Would larger boobs affect the tattoo?

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  My advice would be to wait until you are recovered from your breast augmentation procedure and are able to consider your result and plan best for your tattoo placement.  Best of luck.

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

I would wait to get your tattoo because getting implants may distort or change the position of the tattoo

Michael Baumholtz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.I think the other surgeons have given good advice about waiting to do the tattoo until AFTER your surgical procedure for a few reasons: 1. The implant will change the position of the tattoo and 2. There might be a scar directly through the tattoo - depending on what you get.I'd like to bring up a different aspect of implants and tattoos and that is the RISK of getting a tattoo after having implants. I have personally seen patients come to the hospital in SEPTIC SHOCK following tattooing after breast augmentation. Certainly people get tattoos after implants but we caution our patients to wait a MINIMUM of THREE MONTHS following a healed breast augmentation before considering a tattoo. We tell our patients - go to a clean, reputable tattoo salon and understand that there will ALWAYS be some degree of risk with tattoo and implants. Whatever you decide about your tattoo - I recommend seeking out a board certified member of ASPS / ASAPS for your consultation and surgery. Best wishesDr. B

Trent D. Douglas, MD, FACS · Answer

It would be best to wait until after breast augmentation surgery to get your tattoo.  By waiting you will be able to see how the skin changes and get the best look from both the breast augmentation and the tattoo.  Best wishes for a great result on both.

Lawrence Iteld, MD · Answer

With any aesthetic/ cosmetic surgery, our skin will stretch, shrink, be pulled, or excess removed. All of these can affect the appearance of tattoos. Since a tattoo is a significant investment, I would recommend that you undergo the surgery before the tattoo so that both things look great for years to come.

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